1945 Chateau Clos de Sarpe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 750ml

Pale to medium brick in color, the 1945 Clos de Sarpe opens out to reveal stunning notes of incense, exotic spices, black truffles and powdered cinnamon stick over a core of dried figs, raisin cake and prunes plus a touch of dried lavender. Medium to full-bodied, it has a spicy dried fruit core with tons of mineral sparks and a soft, silt-like texture, finishing with amazing persistence. Truly, this is as delicious as it is intellectually stimulating and historically fascinating!